Honda BR-V compact SUV has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 8.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This compact SUV is the third product to be developed by Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co. Ltd. (HRAP) in Thailand. In India, the BRV is being manufactured at Honda’s Tapukara facility. The Honda BR-V will rival the Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross crossover. Though, it will face a tough competition from the Renault Duster, since both the vehicles come with petrol and diesel engine options, and fall in the same price bracket.

Honda BRV vs Renault Duster: Engine Specifications & Mileage

The Honda BR-V compact SUV shares its engine lineup with the City sedan. The 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, with Zig-zag piston coating pattern and CCS system, pushes out a maximum power of 117bhp against 145Nm of torque. This power mill is claimed offer high fuel efficiency and sporty performance. Power for the diesel variant comes from a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine that offers 99bhp of power along with 200Nm of torque. The diesel mill returns a claimed mileage of 21.9kmpl (best-in-class), and the petrol mill delivers 15.4kmpl (MT) and 16kmpl (AT).

On the other hand, the Renault Duster is available with two engine options- a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol and a 1.5-litre K9K diesel. While the petrol engine is capable of producing 102bhp and 145Nm of torque, the oil burner is tuned for two states of power – 84bhp/200Nm and 108bhp/248Nm. The Duster petrol offers a fuel efficiency of 13.6kmpl, while the diesel version offers 19.6kmpl.

Honda BRV vs Renault Duster: Dimensions

The Honda BRV is a seven-seater SUV, which is basically a SUV-ish version of the Mobilio MPV. The overall length, width and height of the compact SUV measure 4,453mm – 4,456mm, 1,735mm and 1,666mm respectively. It has a large wheelbase of 2,662mm that makes it the most spacious car in its segment. While, the class-leading ground clearance of 210mm makes it easier to drive through rugged Indian terrains.

On the other hand, the Renault Duster is 4,315mm long, 1,822mm wide and 1,695mm tall compact SUV. With a wheelbase of 2,673mm, the vehicle offers an ample cabin space for five adult passengers. It has a ground clearance of 205mm. Clearly, the BR-V is longer, higher and more spacious than the Duster.

Hey !!! Honestly after a long wait , finally here comes a vehicle I was waiting for. 6 years back I had a Tata Sierra.3 door. It was fantastic . Truly the new Honda HRV is very very stylish and WOW , a 3 door. Whatever the competition, whatever the price I WILL BUY THIS VEHICLE.